As of April 20th we will be open for takeout and patio service only. Please note, we have very limited seating on our patio and for that reason we will be accepting walk-ins only, no reservations. Additionally, the patio will be open weather dependent so please call us at 403-225-3939 prior to coming to see if there are tables available.
Perched directly above Lake Bonavista with large glass windows overlooking the lake, The Lake House is home to one of Calgary’s finest and most creative restaurants as well as a unique setting for weddings and corporate events.
The Lake House features Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts‘ (CRMR’s) renowned and distinctive Rocky Mountain Cuisine. This is interpreted and presented by Chef Gareth Colville. Chef Colville and his team excel at showcasing the regional flavor of Western Canada. Our locally inspired menus are complimented by a diverse wine list offering global selections authored by acclaimed sommelier Brad Royale.
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Lake House Fish Plank
Smoked Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, Candied Salmon, Smoked Trout, Daily Fish Feature, Pickled Onions, Sea Asparagus, Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Grilled Lemon, Crackers
7 reviews
Duck Confit Flatbread
Crème Fraîche, Caramelized Leek, Tomato, Confit Potato, Gouda, Maple Vincotto Reduction
4 reviews
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, Roasted Pineapple, Fresh Berries
5 reviews
Menu
The Lake House is a fantastic restaurant with terrific food and service. Was the perfect Easter dinner for us!
The waitstaff was amazing! Emma was our server and she was fantastic! The ambiance was great and food was fantastic! We had a wonderful time! We will be back for sure!
Had a wonderful meal for our anniversary! Service was exceptional and the food was great! Even got a complimentary Prosecco to mark the occasion! Will definitely go back!
A pleasant setting and fairly quiet, although to be fair it was a Tuesday night, amid covid restrictions.
None the less, the waiter was very attentive and offered suggestions when we asked.
A couple of cocktails to start the night, and we then shared appetisers of some oysters, as well as the duck confit flatbread.
I highly recommend the flatbread...., Delicious!
Both main meals (Sous-vide Bison and the Seared Chicken supreme) were well presented, very tasty and filling.
Wine selection was quite good, to compliment the menu.
Prices are a little on the higher side, but quality was excellent.
Overall a lovely way to spend our anniversary, and would highly recommend The Lake House to any discerning diners.
Excellent overall. We found sand in the scallops and it was addressed. I really like that it's quiet, you can actually have a conversation.
Fantastic service, menu a bit bare! Need more choices, however the steak was awesome!
Amazing service, and the food was outstanding. Been here many times and it never disappoints. A true Calgary landmark and a must visit for everyone!!!!
One of the best top restaurants in Calgary. Amazing service and food.
Must try.
Our first time visiting. Fabulous!!!
Wonderful date night experience, will be back again soon.
Great location. Great kitchen. Very comfortable and relaxing.
they graciously let us stay to close :) Thanks for great service.
Erica the food and the staff were perfect
Amazing all around!
Took my wife there for our 15 yr anniversary. From our waiter to the food and the ambience everything was great. We had booked a place there last March, and got our reservation cancelled when COVID started, so I thought I'd re-try this year, the wait was worthwhile. I'd suggest you make it there not too late in the evening to enjoy the view.
Salmon was cold and just average. No flavour. Duck flat bread tasty.
Amazing food and service. Always happy to visit the Lake House!0
Always a nice experience dining at the Lake house
Food and service was outstanding! First time dining at The Lake House, and won't be my last! Highly recommended!!!!
Was fantastic night. Great service. Glad this restaurant has survived.
This was a fantastic place to celebrate our anniversary! Great views and amazing food! Our server was so quick and polite and able to recommend menu options for us. The flatbread appetizer was so delicious, would come back for that alone! Would highly recommend!
great food and wonderful service. I'd go back any time.....and then there is the view!!!!!
Good spot! Will go again
Great service snd very fresh tasting food
We had absolutely a beautiful view of the lake which we really appreciated. Our service was fantastic the two young ladies that looked after us are very cheerful and attentive!
Great time with a freind we have not seen in a while. Food was delicious and great selection of wines. Love this restaurant and will be back numerous time.
The food and service was excellent, the view was perfect. Will definitely go again
Food was delicious and the ambiance was really nice. Cozy and warm. We had the chicken and salmon with oysters to start.
Cannot beat the service, food or ambience. Amazing restaurant!
Great food and ambiance. Well priced wine as well. Will return . Try to book a window seat
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing and easy going
The food was AMAZING and the ambience was great. The duck confit was so good. I will definitely be going to the Lake House again! I only wish the ice skating lights outside were not on, they were so bright.
Recommended for special occasions. It's very satisfying. Food, service, ambiance and wine menu is excellent.
The service and food here are amazing, great date night! Love to come here for the water views, much different than your normal Calgary restaurant.
Great food, wine & atmosphere!
Our evening was perfect except for our server Yves. He wasn’t very personable or attentive to us and forgot my wine :( It was hard to watch the other server interacting so much with his tables. Otherwise, a fabulous night out.
Thank you for your review. We always appreciate guest feedback to know how we did and what may be improved on in the future. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.
Always a great meal and the service is exceptional.
Service and staff were excellent as usual thank you Erica is awesome
Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate your business and can't wait to host you again soon!
We celebrated our anniversary at the lake house. The food was good, but very pricey. I had the salmon for $40.00 which was way over priced for what you get.
Thank you for your review. We always appreciate guest feedback to know how we did and what may be improved on in the future. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.
The food was excellent. Our server Taylor was fabulous. We felt very comfortable and everyone was welcoming and friendly.
Thanks for your review! We will be sure to pass on your compliments to Taylor. Looking forward to hosting you again soon.
Would’ve Given 5 Stars but...
The food and atmosphere are wonderful, but charging $1.00/table for tap water and having to ask for bread rather than it being offered, just seems rather petty for a high end establishment. Of course we will continue to frequent this restaurant (happy to support our local businesses) with hope that they will present a more generous, sophisticated approach going forward.
We appreciate your feedback! The $1.00 we charge is for our unlimited premium filtered water. If you would prefer tap water, please let us know next time and we would be happy to remove that charge for you.
FAQs
The Lake House is rated 4.8 stars by 2622 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
